Nose-to-tail traffic in Auckland earlier tonight. Photo / NZTA
A crash is causing delays at the intersection of East Tamaki Rd and Bairds Rd in Otara, South Auckland, and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
A police spokesman said two cars collided about 5.19pm.
The Fire Service extinguished a fire at the scene.
One person has moderate injuries and one has minor injuries - but both are "walking around" the spokesman said.
Both cars will be towed, and Auckland Transport has reported delays in the area.
It's understood a NZDF aircraft and multiple helicopters are involved.